Work Progressing On New Business Buildings In City
The Jensen Drug Store stock is moved to the new south side location and most stock will be relocated by early next week. A remodelled 44 by 62 store room will house a large drug store in northwest Iowa. Watson Theatre building construction advances though ceiling, glass, and heating plans face delays. The adjacent Watson office will be rented for business or offices, later moved and replaced with a brick annex. McWilliams plans an electrical store after redecorating the former Potter Bakery building. Potter's corner building will host Mitchell Grocery after Jensen Drug moves. Martin Furniture unveils a new second floor display room 60 by 22 feet with green carpet and tan walls. Ruthven duo Irvin Ness and Leonard Oman open an auto repair shop north of Jensen Drug with a 28 by 36 frame building and expansion planned in spring.
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Jensen Drug Store
Iowa
Watson Theatre
Watson
Robbins Avenue
A. D. McWilliams
Potter Bakery & Cafe
McWilliams
Potter
Mitchell Grocery
Mitchell
J. M. Resh
Times
Martin Furniture Store
Gracttinger
Irvin Ness
Leonard Oman
Ruthven
Ringsted Dispatch Returns Under New Editor Hopkins
The Ringsted Dispatch resumes publication with R H Hopkins as editor and publisher. Hopkins, a World War II veteran, guides an eight page issue after February 14, aiming to serve Ringsted’s business community and residents. The paper’s long history includes A L Andersen and Ralph Andersen, with Andersen serving as postmaster and printer since 1896. The Times offers best wishes to Hopkins and the Andersen family.
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A. L. Andersen
Ralph Andersen
A. J. Andersen
Ralph
Ames
Europe
Andersens
Ringsted
the Times
Loren Luchsinger returns to Erickson Grocery postwar service
Loren Luchsinger is back at his former job at Erickson Grocery after military service in Europe, having previously worked there for some time before joining the military. Clare Meyer, who has served as a capable clerk, returns to his prior role maintaining the county highways.
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Erickson
Loren Luchsinger
Loren
Europe
Clare Meyer
Mrs Thoreson Improves at Haly Family Hospital
Mrs. O. L. Thoreson is recovering nicely at Haly Family Hospital in Es Therville. The news brings relief to her many friends in Graettinger and surrounding areas.
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Thoreson
O. L. Thoreson
Haly Family Hospital
Estherville
Graettinger
Martin Heroian Hospital Patient Status Update
Patient Martin at Holy Family Hospital Estherville is a local case. Sincere wishes for his early and complete recovery are extended from the community and medical staff.
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Martin. Heroian Hospital
Martin Pees
The
Holy Family’ Hospital
Estherville
Conservation Commission Prepares For Centennial State Fair
The fish and game building at Town State Fair grounds will undergo major repairs and alterations for the 1946 Centennial State Fair. Permanent animal and bird pens will be added, with 42 exhibit cages built of face brick and viewed through plate glass. Up to 46,000 visitors have previously attended the commission’s educational exhibit in a single day.
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the Conservation Commission
Fair Grounds
Two Emmet Deaths From Falls On Ice
Two Emmet County deaths are attributed to falls on ice. Randina Sando, 71, of Wallingford, died Saturday at Holy Family hospital from complications after a fractured hip suffered two weeks earlier. She was found alone and later cared for by neighbor Belle Egertson. Funeral services were held at Wallingford Lutheran Church. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Tom Oxhovd. Henry E. Olson, a longtime Emmet County resident, died Friday at Holy Family hospital from heart ailment complications and a broken hip incurred in a Feb 2 fall. Born April 1864 in Fayette County Wisconsin, he worked as a carpenter and farmer near Wallingford. He is survived by two children, a sister, five grandchildren, and a cousin. Funeral services were held at Mahlum and Sandin chapel and Wallingford Lutheran Church. Burial followed at High Lake cemetery.
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Randina Sando
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Miss Sando
Belle Egertson
Wallingford Lutheran Church
C. B. Gunderson
Lurial
Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery
Estherville
Henry E. Olson
Emmet County
Mr. Olson
Fayette County
Wisconsin
Immet County
A. J. Henderson
Kiester
Minnesota
LeRoy Olson
Hans Johnson
Lamberton
Arthur ‘A
Constante
Edwin
Lowell
Henderson
Leonard Olson
A Couain
Conrad Anderson
Olson
Mahlum and Sandin Chapel
High Lake Cemetery
Rev Sande Hospitalized In Minneapolis For Surgery
Rev. Sande of Minneapolis lies in Deaconess hospital after a surgical operation two weeks ago. He is recovering nicely, though advanced in years, about 78. Mrs Adolph Thompson of Minneapolis, daughter of Jacob Brekke of Graettinger, has visited him and Mrs Sande several times. Graettinger friends wish Rev Sande a speedy recovery.
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Sande
S. O. Sande
Minneapolis
Deaconness Hospital
Adolph Thompson
Jacob Brekke
Graettinger
Rev. Sande
Moving To Minnesota Jack McBride Auction Sale Record
Jack McBride of Ayrshire vicinity held a record breaking auction sale on Monday with large attendance and keen bidding. He plans to move with Mrs McBride to Minnesota to establish a future home after many years in Graettinger. The McBrides previously ran a farm near Ayrshire and Graettinger is Mrs McBride's hometown.
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Minnesota
Jack McBride
Ayrshire
McBride
Mrs. McBride
Mr. McBride
Graettinger
Temporary home near Farm Service Station in Graettinger
Jens Kirkegaard plans a temporary residence near the Farm Services Station in northwest Graettinger after purchasing two grain bins from A. D. McWilliams and converting them into living quarters. The Kirkegaards’ current home was bought by D. J. Fitzpatricks, who will move to town on March 1.
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Jens Kirkegaard
Graettinger
A. D. McWilliams
Kirkegaards
J. Fitzpatricks
Fitzpatricks
Estherville Couple Die After Car Train Crash
Estherville couple William Gure 54 and Mrs Gage died from injuries after a Tuesday afternoon collision with a train at a crossing. Gure died Thursday at Holy Family hospital from a compound fracture and internal injuries. Mrs Gage was killed instantly. Funeral services were held Saturday at Sternberg chapel and Estherville Lutheran church with burial in Union State Line cemetery. Survivors include two sons Myron and George of Estherville and four sisters and five brothers listed.
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William Gure
Holy Family Hospital
Gure
Gage
Sternberg Funeral Chapel
Estherville Lutheran Church
Heidt
Spirit
Basketball Schedule February games for Ruthven Gillett Grove Lake Center
Schedule shows Feb 15 Ruthven here Feb 19 Gillett Grove here Feb 22 Lake Center here Mar 12 Boys Sectional Conference Games Web. Girls play at 7:30.
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Ruthven
Gillett Grove
Lake Center
Back On The Job Goodwin Thoregon Returns
Goody Goodwin Thoregon resumes his old post at Bennett Thore son hardware after years in the Pacific with Uncle Sam. He returns from duty in the Pacific and takes up his prior responsibilities once more.
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Goodwin Thoregon
Bennett Thoreson Hardware
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Goody
Culling and Breeding Guide for Iowa Dairies in Wartime
Iowa dairy leaders urge culling low producers to boost profits amid wartime labor shortages. Estes emphasizes selecting high producing cows and proven sires, with replacements raised at home. Also notes duck stamp sales by state and distribution of rainfall by region.
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Estes
Iowa State Dairy Association
Towa
Estel
Thawing Weather Improves Spring Warmth
A mild stretch Monday through Wednesday brought temperatures above 82 and melted much snow. Ice formed again as evenings cooled, making sidewalks slippery. The winter featured unusual thawing and little new snow since Christmas.
Petersen Couple May Move To Culver City California
Mr and Mrs Earl Petersen left for Culver City California a week ago Monday. They may decide to make their future home in California. During the war Earl was a captain with the U S Army in the Pacific. Earl is a son of Mr and Mrs P G Petersen. Mrs Petersen is a daughter of Mr and Mrs I H E Fink.
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Earl Petersen
Culver City
California
Earl
U. S. Army
Pacific
P. G. Petersen
Petersen
II. E. Fink
Funeral Of Rosemary Jacobson Held Saturday
The funeral for Rosemary Ann Jacobson age 3 from California to attend, was held Saturday afternoon at home and First Lutheran church. The Rev Julius F Masted officiated as family and relatives mourn the loss with mission offerings and flowers.
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Rosemary Ann Jacobson
Blanchard Jacobson
First Lutheran Church
Julius F. Masted
Rosemary
Wayne
Vance Knutsen
Dale Sandvig
Harley Olson
Shirley Olson
Phyllis Olson
Joy Knutsen
Doris Sandvig
David
Donald
Richard
B. Jacobson
Jacobson
California
the Times
Juvenile Held In Connection With Car Thefts
An Estherville boy is in custody at the city jail for questioning in several automobile thefts. He admitted taking a car last night from near the Grand Theatre belonging to Mrs Arlene Belding Clark and later wrecked it in a ditch south of Superior. Police believe the car is now in Pocahontas and say the boy was arrested this morning. In all cases, the cars have been recovered after being driven and abandoned. Floyd Franklin of Goodell has been hunting rabbits with a bow and arrow and killed a fox during a hunt hidden behind bushes. Subscribe for the Times.
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Estherville
Arlene Belding Clark
Grand Theatre
Superior
Pocahontas
Estherville Daily News
Floyd Franklin
Goodell
Franklin
Jurors Drawn For March Term District Court
The March 1946 term opens March 11 with Judge G. W. Stillman presiding. Jurors must report March 19 at 9 a.m. at the court house. Names include Emmetsburg residents Mrs. Geo Godden, Mrs Emma Wikert, Basil Jacobson. Curlew residents L A Trow, Mrs Lee Heigler, John Heldt. Ruthven residents Frances Currans, Thomas Rierson, Glen Peglow. West Bend Estaleine Frieden, Raymond Zinnel. Graettinger Gordon Hess, Mrs Henry Peterson. Emmetsburg John D Higgins, Mrs Ed Merke. Graettinger A W Richardson. more from Graettinger, Ringsted, Ayrshire, Cylinder, Mallard, Osgood, Rolfe, Ruthven, and nearby towns.
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District Court
G. W. Stillman
Algona
Iowa
Court House
Geo. Godden
Emmetsburg
Emma Wikert
Graettingen
L. A
Ayrshire
Wilma Carberry
Cylinder
Morris Mitchell
Gilbert Schmidt
Mallard
Raymond Zinnel
West Bend
Kim Staley
Curlew
Glen Peglow
Ruthven
Robert Kliepl
W. H. Roberts
Rolfe
John Tindall
Graettinger
Joe Rustan
John Heldt
Basil Jacobson
A. W. Richardson
Osgood
Henry Peterson
Biennial Reports Available For Distribution
After a printing delay of more than a year the State Conservation Commission's 1948 44 Biennial Report has been printed and is available. The 200 page illustrated booklet details all phases of Commission activities. Single copies may be secured free by writing to the State Conservation Commission 10th Mulberry Des Moines Iowa.
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State Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
10Th & Mulberry
Des Moines
Towa
Scarville Man Kills Melanistic Black Jack Rabbit
Black Jack Donald Bendickson of Scarville struck a black animal with his car at night. He stopped to investigate and found a dead melanistic jack rabbit, a color phase of the common rabbit.
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Jack Donald Bendickson
Scarville
Four County Tree Draws Visitors For Years
A cottonwood planted in 1871 by John Jones stands at a four county crossroads where Taylor Adams Union and Ringgold meet. A new road shifted slightly to avoid the tree, and in early days couples rode by it while claiming they had traveled through four counties. Read the Want Ads.
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John Jones
Taylor, Adams, Union and
Ringgold
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Henry Olson Randina Sando
W. A. Marley Real Estate
Graettingerr, Iowa
E. S. ‘George
Glenn McDonald, Graettinger
Monarch
Spencer
Famous Brands
Dan Petersen
Enquire Times Office
C.O. Wikert, Graettinger
Times Office
Vic Mortensen
C. S. Bonstead
Ren ‘T
Frank Herke
Admy
Nels Caspersen
Earnest Gjerde
United States
Texas
Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Horswell Ins
H. A. Eisenbast
H. A. Elzebast
H. P
Edmund Herke
Carl T. Peterson
John Deere
Jas. Andersen
Jess Cox
Latson Cafe
Jersey
Leonard Johnson
North Y
Highway 18
Trucks Farms
J. J. Skow,grasttinges
Owa
Rosemary Jacobson
Francis Ware
Mrs
R. J. Larson
Graéttinger, Iowa
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